5 People Unaccounted for in Southeastern Missouri as 1-1,000-Year Rainfall Triggers Catastrophic Flooding
More than 90 people were rescued as thunderstorms dumped up to 12 inches of rain and left roads washed out and campgrounds flooded, officials said.
- On July 10, 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency as flash flooding across Reynolds and Iron counties triggered more than 90 water rescues by emergency crews.
- Thunderstorms dumped 6 to 12 inches of rain in less than 24 hours, swelling the Black River to a record 28.7 feet and creating a 1-in-1,000-year flood event for the region.
- A structure at the Bearcat Getaway Campground collapsed into floodwaters, forcing approximately 20 people into the current; authorities confirmed all individuals were subsequently accounted for and safely rescued.
- During rescue operations, two boats capsized while crews navigated impassable roads and dangerous currents, yet all emergency personnel were recovered safely by fellow responders.
- The National Weather Service warns the flash flood threat remains the top concern through Saturday, with heavy rain expected to impact the Mid-Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee valleys through the weekend.
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More than 350 people rescued after flash flooding in southeast Missouri
ST. LOUIS — More than 350 people have been rescued from flooded areas of southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, officials said. A woman missing in Crawford County is the only confirmed missing person. The woman is Faith Gregory, 23,…
Videos and photos are circulating online showing the water covering almost everything in its path, while 200 children at a camp were also in danger.
The southeastern US state of Missouri has been hit by catastrophic flooding after record rainfall hit the area in less than 24 hours. Emergency services have rescued about 90 people from rising waters, with several people still missing, CNN reports.
Hundreds trapped as Missouri flash floods wreaks havoc: Roads washed out, Black River turns into raging torrent
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency in flood-stricken regions to ease coordination between state and local agencies and hasten disaster assistance.
Flash flooding traps hundreds of people in rural US' Missouri
Torrential downpours caused flash flooding in Missouri's Ozark Mountains on Friday. Hundreds were trapped by high waters along the rain-swollen Black River. National Guard helicopters rescued about 200 people from Camp Taum Sauk. Rescue teams also saved over ninety individuals from inundated homes and vehicles. No fatalities were reported as floodwaters receded later.
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